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The nurse is caring for a patient who is comatose after a traumatic brain injury. What is important for the nurse to include when planning for this patient's nutritional needs?
1. Provide adequate calories in the form of carbohydrates and fats.
2. Ensure adequate protein intake to maintain a positive nitrogen balance.
3. Plan to implement parenteral nutrition as soon as possible.
4. Increase dietary supply of cortisol.
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Clinical Nursing Skills: Basic to Advanced Skills

Clinical Nursing Skills: Basic to Advanced Skills


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The perfect answer + explanation, thanks for this
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